A Chatbot to Support Substance Use Recovery

Last updated: March 10, 2025
Sponsor: Dimagi Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

1/2

Condition

Stimulant Use Disorder

Opioid Use Disorder

Treatment

chatbot

Clinical Study ID

NCT06845878
2R44DA050218
2R44DA050218-02
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if/how an AI chatbot can support patients who in recovery for substance use, specifically those who are receiving medication for opioid use disorder.

Can the chatbot help lower drug use? Can the chatbot help improve clinical appointment adherence? Can the chatbot help patients build self-efficacy in leading their own recovery journey? Will the chatbot help reduce workload burden for primary care teams? Can the chatbot serve as a safe, useful and engaging tool to support patients?

Researchers will investigate the effects of using a chatbot to support follow-up care for patients in opioid use recovery.

Participants will:

  • Receive access to a chatbot for 12 weeks that they can use to prepare for upcoming clinical appointments, find community resources, learn about urge-surfing and wellness techniques, and query for assistance with other recovery-related information and tasks

  • Complete surveys and provide user feedback

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-65 years old

  • Comfortable with reading, understanding, and communicating in English

  • Receiving medication treatment for OUD at MGH?

  • Able to participate in a remote interview?

  • Own or have reliable access to Wi-Fi or a cellular network

  • Willing to use a mobile device to access the chatbot?

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Has any cognitive, visual, or auditory impairments that may prevent the participantfrom using the chatbot on a mobile device?

  • Unstable medical condition that compromises the ability to safely participate

Study Design

Total Participants: 55
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: chatbot
Phase: 1/2
Study Start date:
March 07, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
September 30, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts 02114
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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